Moving from children’s books to adult books is a huge leap, but J.K. Rowling is fearlessly approaching the divide. And good for her—actors aren’t the only ones who can get pigeon-holed by doing too much of the same thing.
Her new book will be here before we know it, too—as early as September 27. She’s been busy.
The author’s new publishing partner, Little, Brown & Co, announced a few details about the book on Thursday. The Casual Vacancy will unfold in an English town called Pagford, opening with the surprising death of a well-liked man.
The adult title will be sold as a traditional hardback, e-book, and an unabridged audio download or CD. An official description is below:
The Casual Vacancy
When Barry Fairweather dies unexpectedly in his early forties, the little town of Pagford is left in shock.
Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war.
Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils…Pagford is not what it first seems.
And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an election fraught with passion, duplicity and unexpected revelations?
Blackly comic, thought-provoking and constantly surprising, The Casual Vacancy is J.K. Rowling’s first novel for adults.
Rowling also relaunched her website today.
I’m ashamed to admit I’ve never read the Harry Potter books (I know!). But I will definitely read this one. Right after you review it :) Thanks for the heads up Stephanie.
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You definitely should, Sarah! They’re very good, at least 1-5. I wasn’t so hot on the last two.
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You’re right, I should! It seems so wrong that I haven’t. Nor have I seen the movies.
Insanity… :)
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Whaaaaaat?! ;)
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LOL!!!!!
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Gosh, Stephanie, you have two readers who have not read the Harry Potter series but I have seen the movies. It does seem that we wait on your reviews….
Karen
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Reviews for the Harry Potter books? Oh, goodness, I don’t know if I’ll ever do THAT, although I appreciate your interest. I’d rather forge ahead and read new books—my wish list is certainly long enough! But if I ever do retrace my steps back to Rowling’s fantasy series, I will definitely provide a review(s). I do plan on reviewing her upcoming book when I can get my hands on it, however.
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Though I grew up with and absolutely loved the Harry Potter books, I’m excited that JK Rowling has come out with something new. :)
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Same! I’d be interested to know what you think regarding my poll (one post up). Anything you’d really like J.K. to write?
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